Sleep helps you make new memories! Sleep prepares your brain to learn, then, after learning, it cements your memory and prevents forgetting (Walker, 2017). Be temperate (1 Cor 9:25). Get adequate sleep! Your memory will thank you for it.
Escape the Noise
Saturday, February 04, 2023
OPENING MUSIC
“Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty” • David Winkler
WELCOME & PRAYER
Prescott Khair, Associate Chaplain
“LORD, SEND ME”: A HYMN CYCLE
Hymn melodies: 12, 334, 499
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Kelli Coffen, Student Missionary in Puerto Rico
“Rescue the Perishing” • 367, st. 1
BAPTISM
Ariana Hope Helbley with Ben Martin
OFFERTORY
“Here, O Lord, Your Servants Gather” • Japanese melody / Philip Jones
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
Barbara Kiers, Student Missionary in Hawaii
INTRODUCTION TO SPEAKER
Prescott Khair, Associate Chaplain
SCRIPTURE READING
Brennan Katsuren, Student Missionary in Guam
Isaiah 55:8-9 NIV
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Fairest Lord Jesus” • David Winkler
STUDENT MISSIONS INTERVIEW
Nilah Mataafa, Student Missionary in China
MESSAGE
“Student Missions Sabbath: Escape the Noise”
Nicklaus Bishop, Student Missionary in Honduras
CONNECT CARD & PRAYER
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Christ for the World We Sing” • 370
CLOSING MUSIC
“Sent Out in God’s Power” • Kenneth Logan
OPENING MUSIC
“Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty” • David Winkler
WELCOME & PRAYER
Prescott Khair, Associate Chaplain
PRAISE
“Be Thou My Vision”
“Goodness of God / God Is So Good”
“What a Beautiful Name”
SCRIPTURE READING
Brennan Katsuren, Student Missionary in Guam
Isaiah 55:8-9 NIV
OFFERTORY
“Here, O Lord, Your Servants Gather” • Japanese melody / Philip Jones
CHILDREN’S STORY
Barbara Kiers, Student Missionary in Hawaii
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Maia Hamstra, Student Missionary in Palau
INTRODUCTION TO SPEAKER
Prescott Khair, Associate Chaplain
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Fairest Lord Jesus” • David Winkler
STUDENT MISSIONS INTERVIEW
Nilah Mataafa, Student Missionary in China
MESSAGE
“Student Missions Sabbath: Escape the Noise”
Nicklaus Bishop, Student Missionary in Honduras
CONNECT CARD & PRAYER
CLOSING SONG
“Build My Life”
CLOSING MUSIC
“Sent Out in God’s Power” • Kenneth Logan
With This in Mind...
Fellowship Dinner
Pioneer Commons
There will be a fellowship dinner this Sabbath following the second worship service, in the commons on the lower level. Visitors are welcome!
Celebration of Life
You are invited to join in the Celebration of Life for Emilie Oosterwal-Tilstra. The gathering will be Sun, June 1, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Stark Heritage Chapel in Berrien Springs
Offering for May 31, 2025
Pioneer Operating Budget
When God liberated the Israelites from Egypt, He instructed them to dedicate a tithe of their belongings to the sanctuary's service. This was a distinct contribution designated for a specific purpose. The tithe was reserved for supporting those who served in the sanctuary. It was to be collected from the increase of all growth, and together with gifts and offerings, it furnished resources to sustain the gospel's ministry at that time. Today, God expects from us no less. His blessings to us are not diminished, but rather greater, than they were for the Israelites. His kingdom continues to need funds and resources. The tithe is set aside to those who are directly involved in gospel ministries such as ministers, teachers, missionaries, and Bible workers.
Offerings, on the other hand, are used for the operational cost of the church and various ministries. The great commission to “Go and make disciples” and tell people about the love of God must be carried forward. God has made substantial provision for this task through tithes and offerings. He intends that the gospel ministry IS fully funded. He considers the tithe as His own, and it should always be viewed as a sacred reserve. Today, let’s fulfill the gospel commission to “Go and make disciples” by funding it with the Lord’s money.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
Iris Bloom Time
The iris bloom time has started, the sign is out at 8875 Kephart Lane, Berrien Springs, come see and smell the many iris that will be blooming in the next few weeks. Share with your friends.
Something in Common Sabbath School
Something In Common Sabbath School presents The Five Love Languages DVD series.
- May 31- Love Language Three: Receiving Gifts
- June 7- Love Language Four: Acts of Service
- June 14- Love Language Five: Physical Touch
- June 21- Growing in Love
Everyone is welcome to join us in PMC Room 141 each Sabbath morning from 10:30 - 11:30 AM.
Music Camp at Pioneer!
The Institute of Young Musicians for Christ is excited to be having a music camp at Pioneer Memorial Church! At our music camps young people ages 6-17 are offered an immersive, week-long musical experience. Our quality musical training—combined with fun, friends, and faith-building encounters— provides a truly incredible opportunity. The camp offers tracks for children 6-12 with or without musical experience and a track for teenagers with significant musical experience. To learn more and register, visit iymcsda.org/michigan. We hope to see you there!
Lamson Hall Upgrades with Maranatha
From May 11–June 8, 2025, Maranatha Volunteers International will be working at Andrews University to update the Lamson Hall residential rooms and suite bathrooms. Please consider volunteering and letting your family and friends know of this opportunity. All individuals (including local) should sign up at the Maranatha website: https://maranatha.org/volunteer-opportunities/.